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Goldman Sachs to Buy Venture Secondaries Firm Industry Ventures in Deal Worth Up to $965 Million

The purchase adds a seasoned secondaries platform to serve alternatives clients facing growing private‑market liquidity needs.

Overview

  • Goldman will pay $665 million in cash and equity with up to $300 million more tied to Industry Ventures’ performance through 2030.
  • Closing is targeted for the first quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.
  • All 45 Industry Ventures employees are expected to join Goldman as the business integrates into the External Investing Group within Goldman Sachs Asset Management.
  • Industry Ventures manages about $7 billion, reports an 18% internal rate of return, and has made more than 1,000 investments with stakes in over 700 venture firms.
  • Goldman frames the acquisition as a boost to its roughly $540 billion alternatives platform, positioning it for growth in secondaries, continuation funds, and buyout solutions as IPO exits remain muted.